Florida Woman Found Dead Inside Dollar Tree Freezer in Miami Store Before Opening Hours, Police Investigating
FLORIDA — Police in Miami are investigating a disturbing discovery after a woman was found dead inside a Dollar Tree freezer early Sunday morning, according to information shared by OnlyInDade.
Employee Found the Body Before Store Opening
Authorities say the scene unfolded at a Dollar Tree store in Little Havana, where an employee arrived before opening hours and discovered a woman’s body inside the back cooler/freezer area.
Police confirmed that the woman entered the store the night before and somehow remained inside the freezer area overnight.
At this stage, investigators have not released the woman’s identity.
Police Investigating How and Why She Ended Up Inside
According to the information provided:
- The woman had been inside the cooler overnight.
- The discovery was made early Sunday morning by a store employee.
- Officers immediately responded, taping off the store while homicide units and crime scene investigators examined the area.
Police are now working to determine:
- How the woman entered the freezer,
- Why she was inside overnight, and
- Whether foul play was involved.
No cause of death has yet been released, and the investigation remains active.
Ongoing Investigation
Officials have not indicated whether surveillance footage captured the woman’s movements before she entered the freezer.
The store remained closed while authorities processed the scene.
Police have not announced any arrests or suspects, and no further details were provided in the available report.
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